| Licence summary |
To place tables, chairs or other temporary furniture on the
pavement in England and Wales you require a licence from your local
authority.
Conditions may be attached and a fee may be payable.
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| Eligibility Criteria |
Frontage and walkway consent may have to be obtained first.
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| Regulation Summary |
A summary of the
regulation relating to this licence
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| Application Evaluation Process |
Public notice of the application must be given detailing the
proposal and deadline for representations.
All representations received must be considered.
Any other relevant authorities must be consulted.
Consents must not be unreasonably withheld.
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| Will Tacit Consent Apply? |
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your
application is granted if you have not heard from the local
authority by the end of the target completion period.
OR
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process
your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard
from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact
it. You can do this
online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use
the contact details below.
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| Apply online |
Apply for a licence to place tables and chairs in the road
Tell us about a change to your existing licence to place tables and
chairs in the road
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| Failed Application Redress |
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
An appointed arbitrator will determine if consent has been
unreasonably withheld.
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| Licence Holder Redress |
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
An appointed arbitrator will adjudicate if there is disagreement
as to conditions attached.
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| Consumer Complaint |
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if
you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give
you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
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| Other Redress |
E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder
complain about another.
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| Trade Associations |
None
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